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Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns

Soft, sweet buns filled with creamy sweetened cream cheese and luscious blueberry filling, topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze—perfect for cozy mornings or delightful snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Filling
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk for glaze

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Pan (9x13 inches)
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, mix together flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  2. Step 2: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Cover dough with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Step 4: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Step 5: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened and jammy. Cool before using.
  6. Step 6: Once dough has risen, punch down and roll into a 12x16 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  7. Step 7: Spread cream cheese filling evenly over dough, then spread blueberry filling on top.
  8. Step 8: Roll dough tightly from one long side into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  9. Step 9: Cover and let buns rise for another 30 minutes until fluffy.
  10. Step 10: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake buns for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Step 11: Whisk powdered sugar and milk to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled buns before serving.

Notes

Swap blueberries for raspberries, strawberries, or peaches. Use dairy-free cream cheese and milk alternatives to make vegan. Add cinnamon to cream cheese filling or nuts on top for extra flavor. Store buns at room temp for 2 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months.